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Director, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division

Environmental Protection Agency · Posted 4 days ago

Hybrid Athens, GA $197K – $228K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division. About Region 4. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

What You'll Do

  • This position is located in Region 4, in the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division.
  • The Director is responsible for providing field and laboratory analytical support for regional programs.
  • The position directs, coordinates, and oversees the Quality Assurance Program for the Region, including the media divisions, states, tribes, contractors, and applicable local governments and programs.
  • The Director is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of field and analytical activities in support of the Region's media and enforcement programs.
  • The Director oversees and coordinates the development of a rigorous training curriculum with the Region's states, tribes, local governments, media programs, and other countries.
  • Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Directing and monitoring the work of the Division to ensure that it meets the goals and adheres to the policies of the Region's and Agency's requirements.
  • Working cooperatively with media and enforcement programs to evaluate the analytical and field service needs of those programs.
  • Making decisions related to the administrative work of the Division in order to make recommendations to the Regional Administrator.
  • Coordinating with internal and external partners to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate decisions to the public as well as those partners.
  • Establishing controls and benchmarks to evaluate the work and accomplishments of the programs that are under the purview of the Division.
  • Directing the day-to-day operations of the program.
  • Performing supervisory personnel duties for a large group of subordinate supervisors and staff.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • If you are selected, you must complete a 1-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
  • The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
  • REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25.
  • You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding.
  • For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs.
  • This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation.
  • Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
  • All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
  • Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter. #LI-Onsite

Benefits

  • Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options!
  • Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
  • To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
  • If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 868271fe-eed2-49f3-9d04-7a79a5dae557

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